1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
